Dress

Object Name:

Dress

Object ID:

1982.016.01

Date:

1870-1880

Description:

Dress, black silk taffeta. a) Bodice has long sleeves, buttons, and black lace and embroidered (satin stitch) trim on front. Has stand-up collar and bib. Machine-embroidered work decorates this line and center front. Three fabric-covered buttons each side of front panel. Feather stitch and button trim on long sleeves. b) Skirt is straight with center front box pleat and button trim at bottom of pleat. c) Sash is wide (8") and straight, has been cut down. Rep lining at skirt hem.

Material:

Textile
Silk

Provenance:

Probably belonged to Mrs. Braley's great-grandmother, Mrs. Henry Harvey Piper. See files for additional family members.

Credit Line:

Gift of Verna Braley

People:

Piper, Henry